Young people
I’ve had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something
I’ve had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something
Austerity, neglect and a 240% rise in teenage knife killings. Can art spark change where the government has failed?
The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?
The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?
With a lower voting age on the cards, Yvette Cooper’s social media push highlights the challenge of truly connecting with young voters online
How Arsenal is empowering young disabled people through football: ‘It’s one of the best things you can do’
How Arsenal is empowering young disabled people through football: ‘It’s one of the best things you can do’
Arsenal in the Community celebrates its 40-year anniversary in 2025. It marked the occasion by hosting the Premier League’s annual pan-disability tournament
Prince William’s Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters
Prince William’s Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters
‘Adults make dumb decisions’: What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?
‘Adults make dumb decisions’: What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?
Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off
Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off
Teachers fear more than half a million children will go hungry this summer: ‘It just can’t go on’
Teachers fear more than half a million children will go hungry this summer: ‘It just can’t go on’
Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?
Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK’s housing crisis
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK’s housing crisis
Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: ‘We have a voice’
Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: ‘We have a voice’
Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed
Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed
Young people struggling to afford food face ‘stigma’ when seeking help: ‘We don’t feel welcome’
Young people struggling to afford food face ‘stigma’ when seeking help: ‘We don’t feel welcome’
The history of Oasis, through five iconic Big Issue interviews: ‘Liam’s an idiot… But he’s my idiot’
The history of Oasis, through five iconic Big Issue interviews: ‘Liam’s an idiot… But he’s my idiot’
A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans
A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans
‘I’m seen as trouble for wearing a tracksuit’: Young people share why they wear the clothes they wear
‘I’m seen as trouble for wearing a tracksuit’: Young people share why they wear the clothes they wear
School in its traditional form didn’t work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself
School in its traditional form didn’t work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself
Nearly half of young Brits say health issues will push them out of work. How can we cope without them?
Nearly half of young Brits say health issues will push them out of work. How can we cope without them?
From being understood to the price of Dr Pepper: Young people share their biggest issues
From being understood to the price of Dr Pepper: Young people share their biggest issues
I was a class clown and didn’t care what happened to me. Joining a youth club changed everything
I was a class clown and didn’t care what happened to me. Joining a youth club changed everything
I’m a refugee. My favourite thing about Britain? The weather!
I’m a refugee. My favourite thing about Britain? The weather!
Letters: We abandoned our kids when we allowed youth clubs to close
Letters: We abandoned our kids when we allowed youth clubs to close
How youth charity OnSide gives a platform to the voices of the next generation
How youth charity OnSide gives a platform to the voices of the next generation
Big Issue hands the reins to young people from disadvantaged areas for landmark special issue
Big Issue hands the reins to young people from disadvantaged areas for landmark special issue
Over 5,500 young lives transformed by Big Issue Invest’s £1.25 million investment in world’s first sports-based social outcomes partnership
